Removal Procedure
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement
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- Drain the oil from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
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- Remove the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
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- Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG FWD)
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- Remove the transmission rear mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (AWD)
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- Remove the transfer case vent hose strap (1), bolt (3), and hose (2).
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- Remove the transfer case support bracket-to-transfer case bolts (2).
- Remove the transfer case support bracket-to-engine bolts (3).
- Remove the support bracket (1).
- Support the transfer case with a suitable jack, and secure with suitable straps.
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- Remove the remaining five transfer case-to-transmission bolts (1).
- Separate the transfer case from the transmission and remove the transfer case.